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Question: If angle A and B are complementary angles,and angle A is 9 degrees less than twice angle B, find the measures of angles A and B.
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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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If angle A and B are complementary angles,and angle A is 9 degrees less than twice angle B, find the measures of angles A and B.
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EQUTIONS:
A + B = 90
A = 2B-9
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Substitute to solve for "B":
2B-9+B = 90
3B= 99
B = 33 degrees
A = 90-33 = 67 degrees
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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